Walking with God daily

Our upcoming B2B Discipleship Programme is our flagship initiative for a

year in which we’re focusing on going “Back to the Basics.” However, this

doesn’t mean that if you’re unable to join this programme, there are no

other opportunities for spiritual growth. Our Cell Groups, Sunday Services,

and daily Praydos devotions remain rich sources of encouragement and

nourishment for your spiritual journey.

Let me take a moment to share more about our Morning Office-style

devotions.

This form of devotion draws from a rich historical tradition. In the 16th

century, Thomas Cranmer emphasized the use of the Psalms—the Hebrew

word for songs—as central to daily worship. This made sense in a time

when congregational singing wasn’t yet widespread (that only became

common around the 18th century). In earlier periods, the Psalms were

chanted or recited, much like the Coptic chant we included in last Tuesday’s

devotional. These Psalms express praise, prayer, lament, or declaration—

and they help to center our hearts at the start of each devotion.

This tradition continues today in how we begin our Sunday Services: with

songs that are also prayers, laments, or declarations of faith.

Following the Psalms, we engage with selected Scripture readings. Ideally,

you would take time to reflect personally on what you’ve read. But

sometimes, it can also be enriching to consider a reflection shared by

someone else. We often conclude with a prayer of the Church—known as

a collect—some of which date back centuries. Occasionally, we include a

carefully chosen song or hymn. The Church’s treasury of hymnody is deep

and powerful, offering spiritual insight and beauty across generations.

At times, the Spirit may lead you to intercede for others, or to confess your

sins. While the devotional gives structure, you are free to add moments of

silence, journaling, or personal prayer as you feel led.

Journaling is a particularly meaningful practice—writing down your

thoughts and reflections can help you focus, process, and engage more

deeply. It is a form of meditation that early Christians practiced long before

modern writing tools were widely available. Today, whether on paper or

digitally, journaling continues to be a life-giving discipline.

Of course, not everyone finds reading and writing the most natural way to

connect with God. Some are more kinetic—they need to move to stay

focused. And that’s okay. You can pray as you walk, reflect while

commuting, or listen to audio versions of the devotions. There is no one-

size-fits-all method.

What matters most is a heart that desires to walk closely with God.

Whatever tools or practices you use—daily Scripture, worship, prayer,

silence, journaling, or movement—it is your longing for God that will

sustain a vibrant spiritual life.